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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Coriander seed Dhanyaka

Also known as: dhania

Rare digestive that cools; safe for pitta where most spices aggravate it.

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Coriander seed — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Coriander seed — Rasa: Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Astringent, Bitter, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad, Vasanta, Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Rare digestive that cools; safe for pitta where most spices aggravate it.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Grind fresh for curries; steep 1 tsp crushed seeds for a cooling digestive tea.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • cumin and fennel (CCF tea)
  • soaked overnight as coriander water for pitta

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Coriander seed

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (1g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Coriander seed

Andhra Cucumber Mung PappuLunch · 45 min

Andhra Cucumber Mung Pappu

Cooked cucumber makes this mung pappu cooling without serving the vegetable raw Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghe...

Andhra Drumstick Peanut KuraLunch · 45 min

Andhra Drumstick Peanut Kura

A peanut-thickened tomato gravy clings well to fibrous drumstick pods Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the m...

Andhra Eggplant Peanut KuraLunch · 45 min

Andhra Eggplant Peanut Kura

Peanut and sesame make this Andhra eggplant curry dense and warming Vata: eat a small portion with soft rice and ensure ...

Andhra Okra Sesame KuraLunch · 45 min

Andhra Okra Sesame Kura

Dry cooking and sesame give this Andhra okra kura a nutty finish Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal f...

Andhra Sesame Eggplant PulusuLunch · 45 min

Andhra Sesame Eggplant Pulusu

Sesame thickens this tangy Andhra eggplant pulusu without dairy Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal fe...

Ash Gourd Coriander SoupDinner · 40 min

Ash Gourd Coriander Soup

Ash Gourd Coriander Soup is kept lightly seasoned and smoothly cooked. Vata: add ghee and avoid serving it cold. Pitta: ...

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut Curry

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until...

Chickpea Cauliflower Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Chickpea Cauliflower Coconut Curry

Chickpea Cauliflower Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook unt...

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